[Listening extract, audio available printed QP. Read questions below.] A pianist performs rapid scales, wide leaps and complex figuration pushing the instru...
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A pianist performs rapid scales, wide leaps and complex figuration pushing the instrument to its limits.
What term describes this emphasis on technical brilliance? [1]
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The term describing an emphasis on technical brilliance is virtuosity. [1] Virtuosity refers to exceptional technical skill in musical performance. A virtuoso performer can execute rapid scales, wide leaps, complex figuration, and demanding passages with accuracy and flair. In the Romantic period, virtuosity became a defining feature of the solo recital and concerto. Pianists such as Liszt and violinists such as Paganini pushed their instruments to extremes, composing works that showcased technical brilliance alongside musical expression. Their performances drew large audiences and elevated the solo performer to the status of a celebrity artist.
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